bilingualist
7.1
A person who speaks two languages well
- noun
- /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəlɪst/
:
bilingüe
- As a bilingualist, she often helps friends translate documents between English and Spanish.
Examples
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It is supported not only by powerful political forces but also by the professionalization of educational specialists (e.g., bilingualists) who are certified to hold such positions.
Academic text (1998) -
How far can the bilingualist, or more accurately the multilingualist, movement extend?
Academic text (2002) -
The bilingualist proved invaluable during the conference, bridging the language gap for attendees.
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Being a bilingualist allows him to connect with diverse communities and understand different cultures.
Synonyms
bilingual
vsbilingualist
1
3.8
A person who can speak two languages well
is stronger in one language than the other
Antonyms
How Many Languages
Surface Forms
bilingualist singular
bilingualists plural
Morphology
Etymology
Bilingualist combines the prefix bi- meaning 'two' and the root lingua meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. So, just like a linguist works with languages, a bilingualist is a person who speaks two languages fluently.